Ocean Pines

Calendar of Events

June 2021

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	Summer Reading Walk In Registration

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Expanded Hours Begin May 3

May 5, 2021

(Updated May 20, 2021)

All five library branches are expanding service hours beginning Monday, May 3. (We will close 15 minutes earlier to give staff time for cleaning.)

Due to orders by Governor Hogan, masks are no longer required to enter the library. Use of masks and social distancing are highly encouraged to protect any vulnerable and at-risk visitors to our library. Thank you for your consideration!

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Digital Magazine Collection

September 13, 2019

Click here to access our collection of popular, full-color interactive eMagazines.

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Berlin and Ocean Pines Meeting Rooms

May 17, 2021

Berlin

Ocean Pines

Non-profit and civic organizations will be permitted to use our meeting rooms at the Ocean Pines and Berlin branches, beginning May 17. The rooms will operate at 25-percent capacity. Due to orders by Governor Hogan, masks are no longer required to enter the library. The use of masks and social distancing are highly encouraged to protect any vulnerable and at-risk staff and visitors to the library. Restrictions may change depending on state and local guidelines, including input from the Worcester County Health Department.

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#eBooksForAll

October 10, 2019

Beginning November 1, 2019, Macmillan Publishers will allow libraries to purchase only one copy of each new eBook title for the first eight weeks after a book’s release. This limits access to new titles for readers like you. Macmillan is the only publisher to propose such an embargo. The American Library Association, the Public Library Association, the Urban Libraries Council, and libraries across the country are contacting Macmillan to express our concerns. We need your voice as well. We urge you to contact Macmillan to express your concerns about this recent purchasing policy decisio

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Creativebug

October 22, 2019

Creativebug offers over 1,000 art and craft video classes taught by top designers and experts. Crafters, DIY-ers, and makers of all ages and skill levels can work along instructors to learn new techniques. Downloadable patterns, templates, and recipes are included. What will you create?

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Ocean Pines Branch Herb Garden

Photograph By Sarah Murray

At the Ocean Pines Branch a beautiful herb and rose garden graces the entryway to our library. Gently run your hands across the top of the rosemary hedge to enjoy its beautiful scent. All summer long roses and a variety of other flowers make this a lovely place to stop and enjoy the view.